The ASEAN Secretariat invites

Indonesian citizens and ASEAN Nationals

with permanent resident status in Indonesia

to apply for the following position

at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta

TECHNICAL OFFICER (TO) – FINANCe

The job is multi-faceted and highly challenging.  The successful candidates will play a key role in on-going efforts to modernise and streamline financial management at the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC).  They will deal with a broad array of finance issues covering the entire range of the ASEC’s activities. 

Job Specifications

·          Manage/assist in the financial operations of ASEC, including budgeting preparation, book-keeping and financial reporting, cash flow management, maintaining and enhancing relations with agent banks, coordinating and facilitating audits of accounts.

·          Ensure compliance with established financial rules and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• A good degree in accounting, finance, business administration or relevant business discipline gained from a reputable institution and auditing experience is an advantage.

• A minimum of 4-5 years experience in multinational organisation.  Experience in supervisory role would be an added advantage.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Results-oriented; able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Willing to travel on a short notice and act on other ad-hoc assignments if needed.

• Excellent English communications skills (written and spoken).

• Proficient in using information technology (IT) tools, including familiarity with popular financial information software packages.

• Able to interact effectively with colleagues of different nationalities at all levels.

• Willing to work overtime and train other staff members.

In addition, candidates must exhibit honesty, integrity team work, and a strong sense of fairness due to the nature and demands of the job.

Upon the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period, the successful candidate will be confirmed for a 3-year contract.  Selected candidate will receive an attractive package consisting of basic salary (starting from Rp. 5,000,000.00) and benefits, including an annual 13^th month bonus, a monthly transportation allowance, reimbursements for medical treatment, and hospitalisation insurance.  Prospects for promotion are excellent.

Send/e-mail your application with a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), including a recent passport-sized photograph and certified true copies of your educational certificates and other supporting documents to the Personnel and Training Unit, ASEAN Secretariat, 70A Jalan Sisingamangaraja, Jakarta 12110, Indonesia or hr-asean@aseansec.org no later than 10 Febuary 2007. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.